Air quality
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Issued by Environment Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks
⏳ In force until Fri 6 Nov, 13:38 📍 Boundary; East Kootenay - south including Cranbrook; East Columbia (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring. The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued Air Quality Warnings for Cranbrook, Golden, and Grand Forks due to elevated fine particulate matter. Exposure to fine particulate matter is particularly a concern for infants, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions (such as asthma, CO…
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
Eventair quality
Response typeMonitor
CategoryEnv
Affected areaBoundary; East Kootenay - south including Cranbrook; East Columbia
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-05T18:38:43-00:00
Effective2026-11-05T18:38:43-00:00
Onset2026-11-05T18:31:00-00:00
Expires2026-11-06T10:38:43-00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.2636835951.2026
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
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- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring.
- The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued Air Quality Warnings for Cranbrook, Golden, and Grand Forks due to elevated fine particulate matter.
- Exposure to fine particulate matter is particularly a concern for infants, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions (such as asthma, CO…
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